Confessions: The Story Behind A Classic

The year is 2004 and Usher is gearing up to drop his fourth studio album. He was 3 years removed from dropping his third studio album 8701 which went on to peak at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart selling 210,000 copies in its first week. As of today this album is now 4 times platinum but with Confessions Usher would end up going diamond selling over 10 million copies and dominating 2004 giving us a timeless project that has an impact nearly 20 years later. Instagram:   / theworldofdre   Link to the Culture Crypt:   / theculturecrypt   Link to videos used: (Usher: U Got it Bad (2002) LIVE)    • Usher:  U Got it Bad (2002) LIVE   (Usher U Got It Bad Live on MOBO Awards 2001)    • Usher U Got It Bad Live on MOBO Awards 2001   (Usher - U Got It Bad Live 2005)    • Usher - U Got It Bad Live 2005   (Usher & Alicia Keys - My Boo)    • Usher & Alicia Keys - My Boo   Link to music used: (Usher - Ride)    • Usher - Ride   (Usher ft. Pharrell Certified Instrumental)    • Usher ft. Pharrell Certified Instrumental   #8701 #jermainedupri #usher